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FL56 TUW

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,652 mi
Last recorded137,652 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 TUW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 137,652 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 137,652 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2017 125,673 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 115,319 miles

Offside handbrake return spring missing

Pass 27 May 2015 109,045 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 101,695 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 95,213 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 87,747 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 82,274 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 May 2010 79,853 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 79,655 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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FL56 TUW is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 88,416 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL56 TUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FL56 TUW registered?

FL56 TUW is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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The MOT history for FL56 TUW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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